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Consulting & Training, Creative Services, Production Services, Speakers Hybrid, Long-Term Projects, Onsite, Single Entity, Single Events, Virtual $9,495.00 - $50,000.00

Award-Winning Soft Skills Conference Speaker, Leadership Communication Strategist, Workshop Training Facilitator, Speechwriter & Executive Coach

USA Based - Will Travel as Needed.

Keynotes Experiences & Workshops that Spark Change and Ideation :

In a world where employee retention is crucial, finding the right keynote speakers and workshop facilitators can be a game-changer for your organization or signature event. Our experts not only understand today’s workforce struggles, but also provide practical strategies to keep your employees happy, motivated, and productive. Imagine engaging sessions that inspire and equip your team with the tools they need to thrive. Elevate your workplace culture and drive success with our dynamic speakers and facilitators. Your workforce deserves nothing but the best – let’s inspire them together!

Book Shakira M. Brown to the thought leader for your next event and revolutionize your continuous learning strategy today. Call Us at 1-888-436-0033 //book[at]shakirabrown.com.

About Shakira M. Brown

Shakira M. Brown (https://shakirabrown.com) is an Award-Winning Leadership Communication Strategist, National Speaker and Soft Skills Maven with a focus on effective communication, leadership, innovation, public speaking and branding addressing thousands of in-person and virtual audiences annually. Early in her career, Shakira leveraged her extremely influential and persuasive communication skills to break into the challenging network television news industry in New York City serving as a news producer for MSNBC and others. Known for always telling herself YES, Shakira never hesitates to use her verbal skills to achieve her goals and now inspires others to do the same.

Through her company, SMB Strategic Media LLC, Shakira creates customized coaching and learning experiences for associations; national/international conference events; corporate workshops/retreats and custom master classes for a wide swath of industries. Due to her tenacity and compelling personality, Shakira is also often tapped to speak at conferences for women in a myriad of industries. Leaning into her passion for entrepreneurship, Shakira is also the lead business consultant for New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. Shakira has won over 13 industry awards in various disciplines for her work.

Organizations that have partnered with Shakira to educate professionals have included: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Restaurant Facilities Management Association; Association for Financial Professionals; Texas Association of School Business Officials; Credit Union National Association; Texas State Auditor’s Office; American Association of Orthodontists; Texas Society of Association of Executives; Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Executives; Florida Society of Association of Executives; Virginia Society of Association of Executives; Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists; Pennsylvania Conference for Women; Syracuse University; Boston University; University of Nebraska; The College of New Jersey; America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC); CyberRisk Alliance; International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC); International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE); Project Management Center for Excellence at the University of Maryland; Promotional Products Association International; and many more.

Shakira has served as a voting member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (TV EMMYS) and is member of National Speakers Association and Meeting Professionals International. She has been a featured expert in Association Leadership, Institutional Investor, American Express Open, Crain’s Chicago, The Membership Report, HealthCare IT News, Smart Money, Nonprofit Communications, The World of Speakers Podcast and others.

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  • Keynote: Tell Yourself YES!

    To achieve goals we must visualize our future without hesitation and give ourselves permission ahead of anyone else to succeed. Saying yes to yourself is an essential part of the journey. Learn to avoid telling yourself NO by embracing a a

  • Professional Moderator for Panel Discussions and Fireside Chats

    Shakira M. Brown is your next moderator of your general session panel discussion or fireside chat. Bringing her major media production and professional speaking skills to the stage to create the tone necessary for engaging conversations at your next conference and corporate events.

  • Professional Speechwriting (Production Service)

    We understand the power of a well-crafted speeches for large scale events. Our team is dedicated to crafting event speeches that resonate with your industry audiences and leaves a lasting positive impact. Whether writing for your top association leaders or conference/event hosts, we are ready to serve your speechwriting needs. Let our team of corporate communication pros, former international news journalists and TV/video media production experts, led by our CEO-Shakira M. Brown, Leadership Communication Strategist, craft your next engaging and empowering speeches. We specialize in creating tailored event speeches that reflect your unique style and personality.

  • Managing FIVE Generations in the Workplace

    This presentation is designed to prepare emerging leaders to be cognizant of these workplace generational differences and to improve their interactions across generations without giving up their own personal communication styles.

  • Foundational Business Skills Workshop Facilitation

    Skills-based hiring is on the rise. However, recent graduates (high school and college) and those new to your industry may lack the basic Foundational Business Skills necessary to advance and grow on your team. Our foundational training solution includes Effective Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Managing Difficult Conversations, and Public Speaking and more. Perfect for New Hire Orientations

  • Leadership Development Training

    Coaching and Mentoring: People who want to be successful in their careers need coaching and mentoring skills. If you are a manager, then it is your duty to motivate and coach them in the best way possible. Coaching and mentoring skills are about getting the best out of people by providing them with constructive criticism, guidance and feedback. They provide direction for those who are not sure about their career goals or career paths. Learning these skills from our experts is a great way to build knowledge in developing these skills through experienc

  • Managing Mindfully: The Net 365 Challenge

    Available as a Keynote or Workshop: Recognize how to hone your ability to use emotional intelligence to connect and manage the emotions of yourself and others, while modeling the behaviors you want to encourage. Plus, learn to approach difficult conversations more mindfully.

  • Custom Essential Skills Workshop for New Professionals

    Unlock your team's true potential and support them in becoming high-performing professional long-term employees with your organization. More organizations are starting to see that the ticket to performance, productivity and profit is the delivery of value through “ essential human capabilities” or soft skills to build the organization and its bottom line. We offer comprehensive training soft skills training for public and private entities of all sizes and industries.

  • Personal Branding for Remote Work Career Success

    Hybrid or Full-time remote employees must proactively develop the overall perception internal and external stakeholders, known as as their personal brand. Our virtual workforce proprietary program offers proven strategies for your employees to enhance personal brand for long-term telework/remote work success. Position your team to enhance their personal branding and communication skills. Available as Half-Day or Full Day Training VIRTUAL // IN-PERSON

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